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'AGT' Season 19: Watch big sister steal the spotlight as Biko's Manna deliver a heartfelt performance

Howie Mandel predicts that Biko's Manna will walk out of 'AGT' with a $1 million payday

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: During Week 3 of 'America's Got Talent' Season 19, a vocal trio spanning ages 9 to 17 delivered a captivating performance to win over the judges. Despite charming both the judges and the audience, a majority of fans now advocate for the sister to pursue a solo career. Biko's Manna is achieving their dream by showcasing their talent on 'AGT'.

The South African siblings of Biko's Manna perform the song 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' as a charming sibling band. On Reddit, one fan asked, "It's cute but...Vegas? Come on." Another person wrote, "She is pretty good but it not vegas."

One user also wondered, "What's the point of having that kid just speak? to include him?" Another added, "I can’t lie I love them so much, I don’t think they’ll win but hopefully they’ll go places!!"

On X, one fan argued, "The girl should be alone, she doesn’t need her brother's tbh." Another person chimed in, "I don't think it's a million-dollar act. But it was cute. And the girl really did a. Great job. An the boy cute. They all were."

One fan wrote, "It's cute and I enjoyed it but I'm not sure it's Vegas level."

'AGT' judges impressed by Biko's Manna's 'natural chemistry'

Heidi Klum commended them, saying it was "worth the trip" for them to come to America, and praised their reggae performances. Howie Mandel described them as "young and talented" enough to potentially win the competition.

Sofía Vergara described them as "amazing and happy," while Simon Cowell thought the vocals were "spot on," with "natural chemistry" amongst them all as a family. As one audience member anticipated, every judge voted 'yes' to allow the group to proceed.

Who is Biko's Manna in 'AGT' Season 19?

Biko's Manna is a singing sibling trio from Johannesburg, South Africa, comprised of Biko Biko (17), Manna (14), and Mfundo (9). They've become a viral sensation, with 298K YouTube subscribers, 2 million Instagram followers, and 1.6 million TikTok followers.

In one of their videos, Biko's Manna covers Billie Eilish's 'What I Was Made For'. They've also appeared on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' several times, where they performed and had the opportunity to meet one of their main idols, singer-songwriter Jacob Collier.

'AGT' audition call came after Biko's Manna went viral on TikTok

Biko's Manna, a talented sister trio, gained significant recognition on TikTok, leading to an invitation to audition for 'AGT' Season 19. Their journey took a new turn when they were invited to perform at the Festival of Nations in St Louis, Missouri, where they mesmerized an audience of over 100,000.

Festival director Jennille Amore discovered them on social media, which ultimately led to their inclusion in the festival roster.

'America's Got Talent' Season 19 airs on Tuesdays on NBC at 8 pm ET.